Voice over IP (VoIP) systems dominate the small to midsized business (SMB) telephone market, and that's only grown stronger during the pandemic. Not just because they're cheaper than an on-premises PBX, but mainly because they're mostly software, which makes them far more flexible. There's nothing an old fashioned PBX can do that a VoIP system can't, but there's a very long list of things you can do with VoIP that just aren't possible using on-premises hardware.
Grasshopper's Small Business plan is recommended for established small businesses. It offers the same features as the lower plans but increases capabilities to:
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Just because it’s your business voicemail, doesn’t mean you have to sound like a robot. It’s important to make sure your callers know you’re actually human, and injecting some fun and wit into your greeting is the perfect way to say cue Scarlett Johansson voice I’m Samantha, and I have empathy.
3. "Hey, this is [your name]. If you're calling for [X reason], please [contact so-and-so] or [go to our website, send me an email]. For all other inquiries, leave your name and a brief message and I'll call you back within [one, two, three] business day[s].
A busy greeting should tell callers that your phone lines are currently in use. You can direct people to wait on hold or leave a message. For example, “Hello, you’ve reached [company name]. Our representatives are currently helping other customers. Please stay on the line to speak with the next available team member, or press one to leave a message and we’ll call you back.”
Below are five of the best business VoIP service providers. Choose from the best of the best to enhance your business communication and customer service experiences.
We’ve updated this article as of July 2018 to remove some services that are no longer active and added some others.
eVoice has an extensive support center containing helpful articles to get you started. You’ll also find guides on how to use the different features and even a detailed FAQ section.
4. You have reached [your business]. All of our sales representatives are busy serving other customers but we would like to return your call as soon as possible. For current pricing information or to check the status of your order, please visit us on the web at [your website]. Otherwise, please leave us a message with your name and number after the tone. If you would like to return to the previous menu, press the [key to main menu].
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CallHippo can help teams to improve their customer support, analyze and optimize the productivity of their employees, and train new employees how to work within the processes that are built out from within their system. Their in-depth activity feeds allow you to have a complete top-down view of your operations. They currently offer numbers from more than 50+ countries around the world and boast a system setup process that takes less than three minutes in total.
In certain situations, it’s a good idea to let a call go to voicemail. If you’re in a loud area, unable to spend 10-15 minutes talking, or are otherwise distracted, don’t answer. Recruiters who cold-call candidates will understand that you’re simply unavailable – but make sure to return calls in a timely manner. If possible, call back during regular business hours.
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As far as pricing goes, costs will vary from provider to provider. Some basic VOIP plans only require users to pay government-mandated 911 fees, which helps keep costs low. Of course, as with most things in life, you get what you pay for. Basic VOIP plans may not include many of the advanced features that you’re looking for. The good news is that most VOIP providers offer clear, transparent pricing on their website with each tier displaying the features it holds. This makes shopping and comparing very easy.
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With Vonage, you can download the app and start using their service on your mobile device immediately after signing up.